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Swiss drugmaker Novartis has announced 5.65bn euros ($7.4bn; £3.9bn) of purchases to make its Sandoz unit the world's biggest generic drug producer.
Novartis, which last month forecast record sales for 2005, said it had bought all of Germany's Hexal. It also acquired 67.7% of Hexal's US affiliate Eon Labs, and offere... | Swiss drugmaker Novartis has announced 5.65bn euros ($7.4bn; £3.9bn) of purchases to make its Sandoz unit the world's biggest generic drug producer.Novartis said that it would be able to make cost savings of about $200m a year following the acquisitions.Novartis said that it would merge a number of departments, adding ... | business | [" Swiss drugmaker Novartis has announced 5.65bn euros ($7.4bn; £3.9bn) of purchases to make its Sandoz unit the world's biggest generic drug producer.", " Novartis, which last month forecast record sales for 2005, said it had bought all of Germany's Hexal.", "It also acquired 67.7% of Hexal's US affiliate Eon Labs, a... | [[-0.5850753 -0.52669054 0.6106099 ... 0.04631752 0.5653285
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A shareholder in US phone firm MCI has taken legal action to halt a $6.75bn (£3.6bn) buyout by telecoms giant Verizon, hoping to get a better deal.
The lawsuit was filed on Friday after Qwest Communications, which had an earlier offer for MCI rejected, said it would submit an improved bid. MCI's directors have backed... | A shareholder in US phone firm MCI has taken legal action to halt a $6.75bn (£3.6bn) buyout by telecoms giant Verizon, hoping to get a better deal.The lawsuit was filed on Friday after Qwest Communications, which had an earlier offer for MCI rejected, said it would submit an improved bid.Qwest said on Wednesday that MC... | business | [' A shareholder in US phone firm MCI has taken legal action to halt a $6.75bn (£3.6bn) buyout by telecoms giant Verizon, hoping to get a better deal.', ' The lawsuit was filed on Friday after Qwest Communications, which had an earlier offer for MCI rejected, said it would submit an improved bid.', "MCI's directors ha... | [[-0.04553205 -0.28541538 -0.10349813 ... 0.01757954 0.5128992
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Deutsche Boerse investors unhappy with its London Stock Exchange bid will have no chance to throw out the exchange's management until May, Reuters says.
The Sunday Times reported that hedge funds TCI and Atticus were planning to demand the removal of the group's chairman and chief executive. But Deutsche Boerse told ... | Deutsche Boerse investors unhappy with its London Stock Exchange bid will have no chance to throw out the exchange's management until May, Reuters says.But Deutsche Boerse told news agency Reuters such a move would have to wait until May's annual general meeting.However, Deutsche Boerse told Reuters: "TCI's request for... | business | [" Deutsche Boerse investors unhappy with its London Stock Exchange bid will have no chance to throw out the exchange's management until May, Reuters says.", " The Sunday Times reported that hedge funds TCI and Atticus were planning to demand the removal of the group's chairman and chief executive.", "But Deutsche Boe... | [[ 0.16342655 -0.03383403 0.5884606 ... -0.1931892 0.12107094
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President Bush is to send his toughest budget proposals to date to the US Congress, seeking large cuts in domestic spending to lower the deficit.
About 150 federal programs could be cut or axed altogether as part of a $2.5 trillion (£1.3 trillion) package aimed at curbing the giant US budget deficit. Defence spending... | President Bush's proposals would see the Pentagon's budget rise by $19bn to $419.3bn while homeland security would get an extra $2bn.President Bush is to send his toughest budget proposals to date to the US Congress, seeking large cuts in domestic spending to lower the deficit."With the deficits that we are now running... | business | [' President Bush is to send his toughest budget proposals to date to the US Congress, seeking large cuts in domestic spending to lower the deficit.', ' About 150 federal programs could be cut or axed altogether as part of a $2.5 trillion (£1.3 trillion) package aimed at curbing the giant US budget deficit.', 'Defence... | [[-0.46082532 -0.6035992 -0.4926822 ... 0.37118626 0.6855101
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A row over the colour orange could hit the courts after mobile phone giant Orange launched action against a new mobile venture from Easyjet's founder.
Orange said it was starting proceedings against the Easymobile service for trademark infringement. Easymobile uses Easygroup's orange branding. Founder Stelios Haji-Io... | Orange claims the new low-cost mobile service has infringed its rights regarding the use of the colour orange and could confuse customers - known as "passing off".Orange said it was starting proceedings against the Easymobile service for trademark infringement.A row over the colour orange could hit the courts after mob... | business | [" A row over the colour orange could hit the courts after mobile phone giant Orange launched action against a new mobile venture from Easyjet's founder.", ' Orange said it was starting proceedings against the Easymobile service for trademark infringement.', "Easymobile uses Easygroup's orange branding.", 'Founder Ste... | [[-0.07603977 -0.41444293 0.18897057 ... 0.37061808 0.38329992
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Standard Life, Europe's largest mutual life insurer, has cut bonuses for with-profit policyholders.
Annual bonus rates on its with-profits life policies were cut from 2.5% to 2%, while bonuses on pension policies were reduced from 3.25% to 2.5%. It is the sixth time in three years Standard Life has made cuts to bonus... | Standard Life, Europe's largest mutual life insurer, has cut bonuses for with-profit policyholders.It is the sixth time in three years Standard Life has made cuts to bonus rates, despite an 8.7% rise in the value of the with-profits fund in 2004.Standard Life came in for criticism for sticking with stock market investm... | business | [" Standard Life, Europe's largest mutual life insurer, has cut bonuses for with-profit policyholders.", ' Annual bonus rates on its with-profits life policies were cut from 2.5% to 2%, while bonuses on pension policies were reduced from 3.25% to 2.5%.', 'It is the sixth time in three years Standard Life has made cuts... | [[-0.26780698 -0.93212646 0.05047274 ... 0.18112147 0.55825657
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Shares in music giant EMI have sunk by more than 16% after the firm issued a profit warning following disappointing sales and delays to two album releases.
EMI said music sales for the year to March will fall 8-9% from the year before, with profits set to be 15% lower than analysts had expected. It blamed poor sales ... | EMI said music sales for the year to March will fall 8-9% from the year before, with profits set to be 15% lower than analysts had expected.Shares in music giant EMI have sunk by more than 16% after the firm issued a profit warning following disappointing sales and delays to two album releases.EMI said two major albums... | business | [' Shares in music giant EMI have sunk by more than 16% after the firm issued a profit warning following disappointing sales and delays to two album releases.', ' EMI said music sales for the year to March will fall 8-9% from the year before, with profits set to be 15% lower than analysts had expected.', 'It blamed po... | [[ 0.2741205 -0.6508323 0.00713654 ... 0.13115063 0.6524146
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Chinese online game operator Shanda Interactive Entertainment has bought a 20% stake in Sina, the country's biggest internet portal firm.
The move may be a precursor to a full takeover, with analysts saying that a better-known international firm may also now show an interest in Sina. Shanda said that it may boost its... | Shanda said that it may boost its stake in Sina, even buying it outright.Sina said that the purchase of a stake by Shanda would have no impact on its business.The move may be a precursor to a full takeover, with analysts saying that a better-known international firm may also now show an interest in Sina.Chinese online ... | business | [" Chinese online game operator Shanda Interactive Entertainment has bought a 20% stake in Sina, the country's biggest internet portal firm.", ' The move may be a precursor to a full takeover, with analysts saying that a better-known international firm may also now show an interest in Sina.', 'Shanda said that it may ... | [[-0.19564821 -0.94178253 0.08016682 ... 0.4411287 0.26867136
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Shares in Manchester United were up over 5% by noon on Monday following a new offer from Malcolm Glazer.
The board of Man Utd is expected to meet early this week to discuss the latest proposal from the US tycoon that values the club at £800m ($1.5bn). Manchester United revealed on Sunday that it had received a detail... | Manchester United revealed on Sunday that it had received a detailed proposal from Mr Glazer.But it is not yet known whether Mr McManus and Mr Magnier would support a Glazer bid.David Cummings, head of UK equities for Standard Life Investments, said he believed a "well funded" 300p a share bid would be enough for Mr Gl... | business | [' Shares in Manchester United were up over 5% by noon on Monday following a new offer from Malcolm Glazer.', ' The board of Man Utd is expected to meet early this week to discuss the latest proposal from the US tycoon that values the club at £800m ($1.5bn).', 'Manchester United revealed on Sunday that it had received... | [[-0.45576957 -0.87217855 0.43221703 ... 0.5864855 0.40449867
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The price of gold has fallen after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it will look at ways of using its gold reserves to provide debt relief.
By revaluing its holdings, the IMF may be able to sell billions of dollars of gold and use the cash to cancel debts owed by the world's poorest nations. The plan was pu... | The price of gold has fallen after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it will look at ways of using its gold reserves to provide debt relief.While debt relief seems to have jumped to the top of the global agenda, not everyone is convinced that selling IMF gold is the best way forward.The US, which can veto any ... | business | [' The price of gold has fallen after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it will look at ways of using its gold reserves to provide debt relief.', " By revaluing its holdings, the IMF may be able to sell billions of dollars of gold and use the cash to cancel debts owed by the world's poorest nations.", 'The pl... | [[-0.31494367 -0.62522733 -0.06813116 ... 0.4530139 0.33291838
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Consumer electronics giants Hitachi and Matshushita Electric are joining forces to share and develop technology for flat screen televisions.
The tie-up comes as the world's top producers are having to contend with falling prices and intense competition. The two Japanese companies will collaborate in research & develo... | Hitachi recently announced a deal to buy plasma display technology from rival Fujitsu in an effort to strengthen its presence in the market.They said the agreement would enable the two companies to expand the plasma display TV market globally.The display market for high-definition televisions is split between models us... | business | [' Consumer electronics giants Hitachi and Matshushita Electric are joining forces to share and develop technology for flat screen televisions.', " The tie-up comes as the world's top producers are having to contend with falling prices and intense competition.", 'The two Japanese companies will collaborate in research... | [[ 0.03321528 -0.22305371 0.92012393 ... 0.46790832 0.7833691
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MG Rover's proposed tie-up with China's top carmaker has been delayed due to concerns by Chinese regulators, according to the Financial Times.
The paper said Chinese officials had been irritated by Rover's disclosure of its talks with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp in October. The proposed deal was seen as crucial... | The paper said Chinese officials had been irritated by Rover's disclosure of its talks with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp in October.According to the FT, the regulator has been annoyed by Rover's decision to talk publicly about the deal and the intense speculation which has ensued about what it will mean for Rover'... | business | [" MG Rover's proposed tie-up with China's top carmaker has been delayed due to concerns by Chinese regulators, according to the Financial Times.", " The paper said Chinese officials had been irritated by Rover's disclosure of its talks with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp in October.", "The proposed deal was seen a... | [[-0.3996396 -0.15363088 0.59784853 ... 0.05739808 0.554344
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US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has given a speech at a Scottish church in honour of the pioneering economist, Adam Smith.
He delivered the 14th Adam Smith Lecture in Kirkcaldy, Fife. The Adam Smith Lecture celebrates the author of 1776's Wealth of Nations, which became a bible of capitalism. Dr Greenspan ... | "Kirkcaldy, the birthplace in 1723 of Adam Smith and, by extension, of modern economics, is also of course, where your chancellor was reared.US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has given a speech at a Scottish church in honour of the pioneering economist, Adam Smith.He delivered the 14th Adam Smith Lecture in Ki... | business | [' US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has given a speech at a Scottish church in honour of the pioneering economist, Adam Smith. He delivered the 14th Adam Smith Lecture in Kirkcaldy, Fife.', "The Adam Smith Lecture celebrates the author of 1776's Wealth of Nations, which became a bible of capitalism.", 'Dr Gr... | [[ 3.5247806e-02 -9.9708410e-03 3.6498711e-01 ... 8.8103616e-01
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UK businesses are set to prosper during the next few months - but this could trigger more interest rate rises, according to a report.
Optimism is at its highest since 1997 and business will reap the benefits of a continuing rise in public spending, say researchers at BDO Stoy Hayward. The Bank of England is expected ... | The BDO optimism index - a leading indicator of GDP growth two quarters ahead edged up in January to 102.5, from 102.2 in October.The only thing blighting business optimism this year will be uncertainties associated with the general election, BDO said."The UK is looking strong going into the general election, but busin... | business | [' UK businesses are set to prosper during the next few months - but this could trigger more interest rate rises, according to a report.', ' Optimism is at its highest since 1997 and business will reap the benefits of a continuing rise in public spending, say researchers at BDO Stoy Hayward.', 'The Bank of England is ... | [[ 0.2587052 -0.19093484 0.97964185 ... -0.02962673 -0.06894768
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The US stock market watchdog's chairman has said he is willing to soften tough new US corporate governance rules to ease the burden on foreign firms.
In a speech at the London School of Economics, William Donaldson promised "several initiatives". European firms have protested that US laws introduced after the Enron s... | The Act also applies to firms with more than 300 US shareholders, a situation many firms without US listings could find themselves in.It obliges all firms with US stock market listings to make declarations, which, critics say, will add substantially to the cost of preparing their annual accounts.The US stock market wat... | business | [" The US stock market watchdog's chairman has said he is willing to soften tough new US corporate governance rules to ease the burden on foreign firms.", ' In a speech at the London School of Economics, William Donaldson promised "several initiatives".', 'European firms have protested that US laws introduced after th... | [[-0.82835484 -0.34367263 -0.06470527 ... 0.6328566 0.10463239
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Nissan has named a lifetime employee to run its operations after Carlos Ghosn, its highly successful boss, takes charge at Renault.
As chief operating officer, Toshiyuki Shiga will run Nissan on a daily basis, although Mr Ghosn, who masterminded its recovery, will remain chief executive. Mr Ghosn is to become chairma... | Mr Ghosn transformed Nissan into a fast-growing and profitable business.In his new job as Renault chief executive, Mr Ghosn will devote 40% of his time to Renault, 40% to Nissan and the rest to the group's activities in North America and other key markets.As chief operating officer, Toshiyuki Shiga will run Nissan on a... | business | [' Nissan has named a lifetime employee to run its operations after Carlos Ghosn, its highly successful boss, takes charge at Renault.', ' As chief operating officer, Toshiyuki Shiga will run Nissan on a daily basis, although Mr Ghosn, who masterminded its recovery, will remain chief executive.', 'Mr Ghosn is to becom... | [[ 0.06543934 -0.29591343 0.23972747 ... -0.5655676 0.15731633
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Ukraine is to review "dozens" of state asset sales as the country's new administration tackles corruption.
The figure announced by President Viktor Yushchenko is less than the 3,000 cases mentioned last week, but will cover many of the biggest deals. Ukraine recently ousted long-serving leader Leonid Kuchma and has s... | "We acknowledge that business in Ukraine is now shaped and 98% of privatisations were carried out according to the law," Mr Yushchenko said on Monday."Russia is Ukraine's eternal strategic partner," Mr Yushchenko said.He said that while he understood that Ukraine was not ready for EU membership, the country needed to s... | business | [' Ukraine is to review "dozens" of state asset sales as the country\'s new administration tackles corruption.', ' The figure announced by President Viktor Yushchenko is less than the 3,000 cases mentioned last week, but will cover many of the biggest deals.', 'Ukraine recently ousted long-serving leader Leonid Kuchma... | [[-0.13178667 -0.79839176 0.1900245 ... -0.08233165 0.21323566
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South Africa biggest retail bank Absa has said it is still in talks with UK bank Barclays over the sale of majority stake in the group.
In November, Absa said it was close to striking a deal with Barclays. But the group said Barclays is still waiting for the approval of South Africa's banking and competition authorit... | South Africa biggest retail bank Absa has said it is still in talks with UK bank Barclays over the sale of majority stake in the group."Discussions with Barclays are continuing, but shareholders are advised that no agreement has been reached as to any offer being made by Barclays to acquire a majority stake in Absa," A... | business | [' South Africa biggest retail bank Absa has said it is still in talks with UK bank Barclays over the sale of majority stake in the group.', ' In November, Absa said it was close to striking a deal with Barclays.', "But the group said Barclays is still waiting for the approval of South Africa's banking and competition... | [[-0.05889928 -0.72933155 0.5618042 ... 0.42629567 0.58973324
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Shares in struggling German football club Borussia Dortmund slipped on Monday despite the club agreeing a rescue plan with creditors on Friday.
The club, which has posted record losses and racked up debts, said last week that it was in "a life-threatening profitability and financial situation". Creditors agreed on Fr... | Shares in struggling German football club Borussia Dortmund slipped on Monday despite the club agreeing a rescue plan with creditors on Friday.Borussia Dortmund also is facing calls to appoint executives from outside the club.The football club is hoping that all its creditors will agree to defer rent payments on its We... | business | [' Shares in struggling German football club Borussia Dortmund slipped on Monday despite the club agreeing a rescue plan with creditors on Friday.', ' The club, which has posted record losses and racked up debts, said last week that it was in "a life-threatening profitability and financial situation".', 'Creditors agr... | [[-0.17755787 -0.3704952 0.21931309 ... -0.00534856 0.49592417
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Standard Life is the latest shareholder in Deutsche Boerse to express concern at the German stock market operator's plans to buy the London Stock Exchange.
It said Deutsche Boerse had to show why its planned £1.35bn ($2.5bn) offer for the LSE was good for shareholder value. Reports say Standard Life, which owns a 1% ... | It said Deutsche Boerse had to show why its planned £1.35bn ($2.5bn) offer for the LSE was good for shareholder value.Since then an improved offer from Deutsche Boerse has been anticipated as its management has continued talks with LSE chief executive Clara Furse.Standard Life is the latest shareholder in Deutsche Boer... | business | [" Standard Life is the latest shareholder in Deutsche Boerse to express concern at the German stock market operator's plans to buy the London Stock Exchange.", ' It said Deutsche Boerse had to show why its planned £1.35bn ($2.5bn) offer for the LSE was good for shareholder value.', 'Reports say Standard Life, which o... | [[-0.13812175 -0.21647517 -0.04668164 ... -0.2550765 0.3810761
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Oil giant BP has announced a 26% rise in annual profits to $16.2bn (£8.7bn) on the back of record oil prices.
Last week, rival Shell reported an annual profit of $17.5bn - a record profit for a UK-listed company. BP added that it was increasing its fourth-quarter dividend by 26% to 8.5 cents, and that it would contin... | "The profits are up more than the price of oil is up," he said.Speaking on the BBC's Today programme on Tuesday, Lord Browne said the profits were not solely down to the high oil price alone.Oil giant BP has announced a 26% rise in annual profits to $16.2bn (£8.7bn) on the back of record oil prices.Lord Browne believes... | business | [' Oil giant BP has announced a 26% rise in annual profits to $16.2bn (£8.7bn) on the back of record oil prices.', ' Last week, rival Shell reported an annual profit of $17.5bn - a record profit for a UK-listed company.', 'BP added that it was increasing its fourth-quarter dividend by 26% to 8.5 cents, and that it wou... | [[ 0.18339318 -0.63746965 0.2177602 ... 0.5046551 0.5523976
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International oil and mining companies have reacted cautiously to Russia's decision to bar foreign firms from natural resource tenders in 2005.
US oil giant Exxon said it did not plan to take part in a new tender on a project for which it had previously signed a preliminary agreement. Miner Highland Gold said it regr... | Exxon, the world's largest oil company, has signed preliminary agreements to develop the Sakhalin 3 field.International oil and mining companies have reacted cautiously to Russia's decision to bar foreign firms from natural resource tenders in 2005."We regret the ministry has taken such a decision," said Ivan Kulakov, ... | business | [" International oil and mining companies have reacted cautiously to Russia's decision to bar foreign firms from natural resource tenders in 2005.", ' US oil giant Exxon said it did not plan to take part in a new tender on a project for which it had previously signed a preliminary agreement.', 'Miner Highland Gold sai... | [[-0.2160394 -0.43238774 -0.4455053 ... 0.5227704 0.5257705
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Six UK greyhound tracks have been put up for sale by gaming group Wembley as part of a move which will lead to the break-up of the group.
Wembley announced the planned sale as it revealed it was to offload its US gaming division to BLB Investors. US gaming consortium BLB will pay $339m (£182.5m) for the US unit, alth... | The sale of the US gaming unit will leave Wembley with its UK business.Wembley announced the planned sale as it revealed it was to offload its US gaming division to BLB Investors.US gaming consortium BLB will pay $339m (£182.5m) for the US unit, although the deal is subject to certain conditions.Six UK greyhound tracks... | business | [' Six UK greyhound tracks have been put up for sale by gaming group Wembley as part of a move which will lead to the break-up of the group.', ' Wembley announced the planned sale as it revealed it was to offload its US gaming division to BLB Investors.', 'US gaming consortium BLB will pay $339m (£182.5m) for the US u... | [[ 0.5630615 -0.20520069 0.65184265 ... -0.0634259 -0.01244261
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Manchester United's board has agreed to give US tycoon Malcolm Glazer access to its books.
Earlier this month, Mr Glazer presented the board with detailed proposals on an offer to buy the football club. In a statement, the club said it would allow Mr Glazer "limited due diligence" to give him the opportunity to take ... | Many of Manchester United's supporters own shares in the club, and the fan-based group Shareholders United is strongly opposed to any takeover by Mr Glazer.Earlier this month, Mr Glazer presented the board with detailed proposals on an offer to buy the football club."Any board has a responsibility to consider a bona fi... | business | [" Manchester United's board has agreed to give US tycoon Malcolm Glazer access to its books.", ' Earlier this month, Mr Glazer presented the board with detailed proposals on an offer to buy the football club.', 'In a statement, the club said it would allow Mr Glazer "limited due diligence" to give him the opportunity... | [[-0.9612822 -0.16750847 0.39173558 ... -0.04790803 0.34627056
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The January sales have failed to help the UK High Street recover from a poor Christmas season, a survey has found.
Stores received a boost from bargain hunters but trading then reverted to December levels, the British Retail Consortium and accountants KPMG said. Sales in what is traditionally a strong month rose by 0... | In the three-months to January, like-for-like sales showed a growth rate of -0.1%, the same as in the three months to December, the BRC said.But clothing and footwear sales were said to be generally better than December, while department stores also had a good month.Stores received a boost from bargain hunters but trad... | business | [' The January sales have failed to help the UK High Street recover from a poor Christmas season, a survey has found.', ' Stores received a boost from bargain hunters but trading then reverted to December levels, the British Retail Consortium and accountants KPMG said.', 'Sales in what is traditionally a strong month ... | [[-0.45589066 -0.26216143 0.3995477 ... 0.1584626 0.7306448
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McDonald's, the world's largest restaurant chain, is to sponsor a programme on music channel MTV as part of its latest youth market promotion.
The show Advance Warning highlights new talent and MTV reckons it will give McDonald's access to nearly 400 million homes in 162 countries. McDonald's golden arches, name and ... | McDonalds has also been taking steps to improve its junk food reputation, revamping its menu and providing clients with health-related products such as pedometers.McDonald's, the world's largest restaurant chain, is to sponsor a programme on music channel MTV as part of its latest youth market promotion.McDonald's has ... | business | [" McDonald's, the world's largest restaurant chain, is to sponsor a programme on music channel MTV as part of its latest youth market promotion.", " The show Advance Warning highlights new talent and MTV reckons it will give McDonald's access to nearly 400 million homes in 162 countries.", 'McDonald\'s golden arches,... | [[ 0.48085934 -0.03054996 0.59175795 ... 0.40406764 -0.19824152
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The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on the government to stem job losses in manufacturing firms by reviewing the help it gives companies.
The TUC said in its submission before the Budget that action is needed because of 105,000 jobs lost from the sector over the last year. It calls for better pensions, child c... | The submission also calls for decent wages and training for people working in the manufacturing sector.The TUC said in its submission before the Budget that action is needed because of 105,000 jobs lost from the sector over the last year.TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber called for "a commitment to policies that wil... | business | [' The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on the government to stem job losses in manufacturing firms by reviewing the help it gives companies.', ' The TUC said in its submission before the Budget that action is needed because of 105,000 jobs lost from the sector over the last year.', 'It calls for better pensions... | [[-0.1054273 -0.14913832 0.12023803 ... 0.10482641 0.36675397
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Sri Lanka's banks face hard times following December's tsunami disaster, officials have warned.
The Sri Lanka Banks Association said the waves which killed more than 30,000 people also washed away huge amounts of property which was securing loans. According to its estimate, as much as 13.6% of the loans made by priva... | According to its estimate, as much as 13.6% of the loans made by private banks to clients in the disaster zone has been written off or damaged.In the public sector, more than one in ten of the state-owned People's Bank's customers in the south of Sri Lanka were affected, a bank spokesman told Reuters.The association es... | business | [" Sri Lanka's banks face hard times following December's tsunami disaster, officials have warned.", ' The Sri Lanka Banks Association said the waves which killed more than 30,000 people also washed away huge amounts of property which was securing loans.', 'According to its estimate, as much as 13.6% of the loans made... | [[ 0.00165182 -0.82405233 0.7265159 ... 0.2770109 0.6698329
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Shares in Manchester United closed up 4.75% on Monday following a new offer from US tycoon Malcolm Glazer.
The board of the football club is expected to meet early this week to discuss the latest proposal, which values the club at £800m ($1.5bn). Manchester United revealed on Sunday that it had received a detailed pr... | Manchester United revealed on Sunday that it had received a detailed proposal from Mr Glazer, which looks set to receive more serious scrutiny.But it is not yet known whether Mr McManus and Mr Magnier would support a Glazer bid.The club has previously rejected Mr Glazer's approaches out of hand.But the FT said it thoug... | business | [' Shares in Manchester United closed up 4.75% on Monday following a new offer from US tycoon Malcolm Glazer.', ' The board of the football club is expected to meet early this week to discuss the latest proposal, which values the club at £800m ($1.5bn).', 'Manchester United revealed on Sunday that it had received a de... | [[-0.30891445 -0.7195943 0.43407255 ... 0.48382267 0.5384012
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Russian oil company Yukos has dropped the threat of legal action against five banks it had accused of involvement in the sale of its key Yugansk unit.
State-owned Rosneft bought the unit for $9.3bn (£5bn) after Yukos was forced to sell assets to meet a $27.5bn tax bill. Yukos says the sale was illegal and is pursuing... | Russian oil company Yukos has dropped the threat of legal action against five banks it had accused of involvement in the sale of its key Yugansk unit.Yukos says the sale was illegal and is pursuing damages in a US court.However, Yukos still has an outstanding complaint against Deutsche Bank, which it alleges to be the ... | business | [' Russian oil company Yukos has dropped the threat of legal action against five banks it had accused of involvement in the sale of its key Yugansk unit.', ' State-owned Rosneft bought the unit for $9.3bn (£5bn) after Yukos was forced to sell assets to meet a $27.5bn tax bill.', 'Yukos says the sale was illegal and is... | [[-0.19399369 -0.425484 -0.32596198 ... 0.4796703 0.9444038
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Venezuela is to review all foreign investment in its mining industries in an effort to strengthen its indigenous industrial output.
President Hugo Chavez has ordered all existing contracts with foreign firms to be examined to see if they provide maximum benefits to the country. The review will cover production of gol... | Venezuela has previously assured foreign companies with operations in the mineral rich country that it respects existing contracts.President Hugo Chavez has ordered all existing contracts with foreign firms to be examined to see if they provide maximum benefits to the country.Announcing the review of raw material produ... | business | [' Venezuela is to review all foreign investment in its mining industries in an effort to strengthen its indigenous industrial output.', ' President Hugo Chavez has ordered all existing contracts with foreign firms to be examined to see if they provide maximum benefits to the country.', "The review will cover producti... | [[-0.2109614 -0.11175992 0.04695598 ... 0.07609701 0.36523968
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The head of Lloyd's of London, the insurance market, has criticised Britain's financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
In a speech on Monday, Mr Prettejohn urged the FSA to force brokers to disclose the size of their commissions. "The FSA should change, and change now" said Mr Prettejohn, who wants... | The FSA took over regulation of the general insurance sector in January, but it sidestepped calls to require brokers to disclose the commissions they earn from insurers to their clients.In a speech on Monday, Mr Prettejohn urged the FSA to force brokers to disclose the size of their commissions.Brokers must give inform... | business | [" The head of Lloyd's of London, the insurance market, has criticised Britain's financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA).", ' In a speech on Monday, Mr Prettejohn urged the FSA to force brokers to disclose the size of their commissions.', '"The FSA should change, and change now" said Mr Prettejohn, ... | [[-0.32925415 -0.255195 -0.2043349 ... 0.18942054 0.7271997
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A German firm whose main product is derived from the saliva of the vampire bat is looking to raise more than 70m euros ($91m; £49m) on the stock market.
The firm, Paion, said that it hoped to sell 5 million shares - a third of the firm - for 11-14 euros a share. Its main drug, desmoteplase, is based on a protein in t... | A German firm whose main product is derived from the saliva of the vampire bat is looking to raise more than 70m euros ($91m; £49m) on the stock market.Its main drug, desmoteplase, is based on a protein in the bat's saliva.The firm, Paion, said that it hoped to sell 5 million shares - a third of the firm - for 11-14 eu... | business | [' A German firm whose main product is derived from the saliva of the vampire bat is looking to raise more than 70m euros ($91m; £49m) on the stock market.', ' The firm, Paion, said that it hoped to sell 5 million shares - a third of the firm - for 11-14 euros a share.', "Its main drug, desmoteplase, is based on a pro... | [[-0.11547709 -0.28254768 0.33940166 ... -0.5137664 0.19470072
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Vodafone has drafted in its UK chief executive William Morrow to take charge of its troubled Japanese operation.
Mr Morrow will succeed Shiro Tsuda as president of Vodafone KK, Japan's number three mobile operator, in April. Mr Tsuda, who will become chairman, was appointed president only two months ago but the busin... | While it has more than 15 million customers in Japan, Vodafone has found it difficult to satisfy Japan's technologically demanding mobile users.Mr Tsuda, who will become chairman, was appointed president only two months ago but the business has struggled since then, losing customers in January.Mr Morrow will succeed Sh... | business | [' Vodafone has drafted in its UK chief executive William Morrow to take charge of its troubled Japanese operation.', " Mr Morrow will succeed Shiro Tsuda as president of Vodafone KK, Japan's number three mobile operator, in April.", 'Mr Tsuda, who will become chairman, was appointed president only two months ago but ... | [[-0.89307195 -0.6825776 -0.24507149 ... -0.05277558 0.873275
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Male life expectancy is much higher than originally estimated, leading pension researchers have said.
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) said life expectancy for unskilled and professional men has been understated. Life expectancy at birth is 71 years for a manual worker and 79 years for a professional - a gap of ei... | "Even people in social class V [unskilled manual workers] who are widely likely to have the lowest life expectancy can still expect to live 16 years after state pension age," he said.Life expectancy at birth is 71 years for a manual worker and 79 years for a professional - a gap of eight years.But if measured at age 65... | business | [' Male life expectancy is much higher than originally estimated, leading pension researchers have said.', ' The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) said life expectancy for unskilled and professional men has been understated.', 'Life expectancy at birth is 71 years for a manual worker and 79 years for a professional - a ... | [[-0.04696902 -0.72082186 0.561654 ... -0.4401284 0.4329126
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New safeguards on credit and debit card payments in shops has led fraudsters to focus on internet and phone payments, an anti-fraud agency has said.
Anti-fraud consultancy Retail Decisions says 'card-not-present' fraud, where goods are paid for online or by phone, has risen since the start of 2005. The introduction o... | The introduction of chip and pin cards aimed to cut down on credit card fraud in stores by asking shoppers to verify their identity with a confidential personal pin number, instead of a signature.However, only 34% said they had received replacement cards with the necessary 'chip' technology from all their card provider... | business | [' New safeguards on credit and debit card payments in shops has led fraudsters to focus on internet and phone payments, an anti-fraud agency has said.', " Anti-fraud consultancy Retail Decisions says 'card-not-present' fraud, where goods are paid for online or by phone, has risen since the start of 2005.", "The intro... | [[-0.07533059 -0.5157015 0.06386809 ... 0.31571558 -0.17253506
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More than 800,000 Britannia Building Society members are to receive a profit share worth on average £52 each.
Members of the UK's second largest building society will share £42m, with 100,000 receiving a windfall of more than £100. Depending on how much they borrow or invest, members earn "reward" points which entitl... | More than 800,000 Britannia Building Society members are to receive a profit share worth on average £52 each.Last year, Britannia members shared £42m, but the average payment was only £38.Britannia has also stopped making payments to members if they are worth less than £5.To qualify for the profit share, members must h... | business | [' More than 800,000 Britannia Building Society members are to receive a profit share worth on average £52 each.', " Members of the UK's second largest building society will share £42m, with 100,000 receiving a windfall of more than £100.", 'Depending on how much they borrow or invest, members earn "reward" points whi... | [[ 0.14657599 -0.7129999 0.49168897 ... -0.08066685 0.16966705
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Employers have spent billions of pounds propping up their final salary pensions over the past year, research suggests.
A survey of 280 schemes by Incomes Data Services' (IDS) said employer contributions had increased from £5.5bn to £8.2bn a year, a rise of 49.7%. Companies facing the biggest deficits had raised their... | The rising cost of maintaining such schemes has led many employers to replace final salary schemes with money purchase, or defined contribution, schemes.A survey of 280 schemes by Incomes Data Services' (IDS) said employer contributions had increased from £5.5bn to £8.2bn a year, a rise of 49.7%.A final salary scheme, ... | business | [' Employers have spent billions of pounds propping up their final salary pensions over the past year, research suggests.', " A survey of 280 schemes by Incomes Data Services' (IDS) said employer contributions had increased from £5.5bn to £8.2bn a year, a rise of 49.7%.", 'Companies facing the biggest deficits had rai... | [[ 0.38562745 -0.66139084 0.6739002 ... -0.543544 0.22418334
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The value of the UK's housing stock reached the £3.3 trillion mark in 2004 - triple the value 10 years earlier, a report indicates.
Research from Halifax, the country's biggest mortgage lender, suggests the value of private housing stock is continuing to rise steadily. All regions saw at least a doubling in their ass... | More than a third of the UK's private housing assets - representing more than a trillion pounds in value - are concentrated in London and the South East, the Halifax's figures indicate.Research from Halifax, the country's biggest mortgage lender, suggests the value of private housing stock is continuing to rise steadil... | business | [" The value of the UK's housing stock reached the £3.3 trillion mark in 2004 - triple the value 10 years earlier, a report indicates.", " Research from Halifax, the country's biggest mortgage lender, suggests the value of private housing stock is continuing to rise steadily.", 'All regions saw at least a doubling in ... | [[ 0.00384338 -1.0585728 0.4481651 ... -0.00182426 0.1235806
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UK businesses are set to prosper during the next few months - but this could trigger more interest rate rises, according to a report.
Optimism is at its highest since 1997 and business will reap the benefits of a continuing rise in public spending, say researchers at BDO Stoy Hayward. The Bank of England is expected ... | The BDO optimism index - a leading indicator of GDP growth two quarters ahead edged up in January to 102.5, from 102.2 in October.The only thing blighting business optimism this year will be uncertainties associated with the general election, BDO said."The UK is looking strong going into the general election, but busin... | business | [' UK businesses are set to prosper during the next few months - but this could trigger more interest rate rises, according to a report.', ' Optimism is at its highest since 1997 and business will reap the benefits of a continuing rise in public spending, say researchers at BDO Stoy Hayward.', 'The Bank of England is ... | [[ 0.2587052 -0.19093484 0.97964185 ... -0.02962673 -0.06894768
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G7 finance ministers have backed plans to write off up to 100% of the debts of some of the world's poorest countries.
UK chancellor Gordon Brown said the London meeting of the world's seven richest nations would be remembered as "the 100% debt relief summit". Some 37 countries could benefit after a case-by-case revie... | Mr Brown said it was "winning support every day" and said a programme had been agreed to draw up more details in time for the G8 summit in July.G7 finance ministers have backed plans to write off up to 100% of the debts of some of the world's poorest countries.Mr Brown said G7 ministers had agreed to defer debt interes... | business | [" G7 finance ministers have backed plans to write off up to 100% of the debts of some of the world's poorest countries.", ' UK chancellor Gordon Brown said the London meeting of the world\'s seven richest nations would be remembered as "the 100% debt relief summit".', 'Some 37 countries could benefit after a case-by-... | [[-0.27128088 -1.1346356 0.62241083 ... -0.36185482 0.5115747
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The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another turn after the club confirmed it had received a fresh takeover approach from US business tycoon Malcolm Glazer.
No formal offer has been made yet, but Manchester United have confirmed they have received a "detailed proposal" from the US entrepreneur which ... | In October 2004, Manchester United said they had received a "preliminary approach", which turned out to have come from Mr Glazer.A previous approach to the United board by Mr Glazer in October last year was turned down.No bid emerged, but Mr Glazer continued to increase his holding in the club.Mr Glazer owns 28.1%.The ... | business | [' The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another turn after the club confirmed it had received a fresh takeover approach from US business tycoon Malcolm Glazer.', ' No formal offer has been made yet, but Manchester United have confirmed they have received a "detailed proposal" from the US entrepreneur ... | [[-5.4984301e-01 -4.7159556e-01 -1.0994986e-01 ... 5.9108198e-02
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Our mission to brighten up your working lives continues - and this time, we're taking a long hard look at your offices.
Over the next few months, our panel of experts will be listening to your gripes about where you work, and suggesting ways to make your workspace more efficient, more congenial or simply prettier. Th... | In order for a virtual office to succeed, keeping the boundary between work and home life is essential.I would suggest laying new oak veneer planks which can work in with the character of the barn.The layout of this office reflects the need to have a working area and a more relaxed meeting space.Referring to the space ... | business | [" Our mission to brighten up your working lives continues - and this time, we're taking a long hard look at your offices.", ' Over the next few months, our panel of experts will be listening to your gripes about where you work, and suggesting ways to make your workspace more efficient, more congenial or simply pretti... | [[ 0.09390127 0.52613604 0.83061326 ... -0.10897072 0.33714017
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As the Aurora limped back to its dock on 20 January, a blizzard of photos and interviews seemed to add up to an unambiguous tale of woe.
The ship had another slice of bad luck to add to its history of health scares and technical trouble. And its owner, P&O Cruises - now part of the huge US Carnival Corporation - was ... | Despite its string of bad luck, he pointed out, Aurora is just one vessel in a large Carnival fleet, the UK's P&O Princess group having been merged into the much larger US firm in 2003.And with Carnival remaining the market leader, it looks set to keep selling the tickets - no matter what happens to the ill-fated Auror... | business | [' As the Aurora limped back to its dock on 20 January, a blizzard of photos and interviews seemed to add up to an unambiguous tale of woe.', ' The ship had another slice of bad luck to add to its history of health scares and technical trouble.', "And its owner, P&O Cruises - now part of the huge US Carnival Corporati... | [[-0.5010452 -0.6834713 0.79695773 ... 0.13985667 -0.00916951
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The budget proposals laid out by the administration of US President George W Bush are highly controversial. The Washington-based Economic Policy Institute, which tends to be critical of the President, looks at possible fault lines. US politicians and citizens of all political persuasions are in for a dose of shock the... | Brute force budget cuts or spending caps would ill-serve the nation's elderly and indigent.News coverage of the Bush budget will be dominated by debates about spending cuts, but the fact is these will be large cuts in small programs.Without major changes in current policies and political prejudices, the federal budget ... | business | [' The budget proposals laid out by the administration of US President George W Bush are highly controversial.', 'The Washington-based Economic Policy Institute, which tends to be critical of the President, looks at possible fault lines.', 'US politicians and citizens of all political persuasions are in for a dose of s... | [[ 0.08292006 -0.76300526 -0.31012696 ... -0.16927561 0.38644415
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Former WorldCom boss Bernie Ebbers was directly involved in the $11bn financial fraud at the firm, his closest associate has told a US court.
Giving evidence in the criminal trial of Mr Ebbers, ex-finance chief Scott Sullivan implicated his colleague in the accounting scandal at the firm. Mr Sullivan, WorldCom's form... | Mr Sullivan is at the centre of the government's case against Mr Ebbers.However, on Monday Mr Sullivan named Mr Ebbers as one of five executives who participated in the accounting fraud.Mr Sullivan, WorldCom's former number two, is the government's chief witness in its case against Mr Ebbers.Mr Sullivan, 42, pleaded gu... | business | [' Former WorldCom boss Bernie Ebbers was directly involved in the $11bn financial fraud at the firm, his closest associate has told a US court.', ' Giving evidence in the criminal trial of Mr Ebbers, ex-finance chief Scott Sullivan implicated his colleague in the accounting scandal at the firm.', "Mr Sullivan, WorldC... | [[-0.25827825 -0.8961937 -0.20499623 ... 0.16361941 0.6189248
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Strong sales outside western Europe helped Renault boost its profits by more than 40% in 2004 although the firm warned of lower margins this year.
France's second largest carmaker enjoyed a healthy 43% rise in net profits to 2.4bn euros ($3.1bn; £2.9bn) as sales rose 8% to 40.7bn euros. The firm said strong demand ou... | Strong sales outside western Europe helped Renault boost its profits by more than 40% in 2004 although the firm warned of lower margins this year.Chairman Louis Schweitzer said 2004 had been a "great year" for the firm.Renault said the outlook for the industry in Europe this year was "stable", with small growth forecas... | business | [' Strong sales outside western Europe helped Renault boost its profits by more than 40% in 2004 although the firm warned of lower margins this year.', " France's second largest carmaker enjoyed a healthy 43% rise in net profits to 2.4bn euros ($3.1bn; £2.9bn) as sales rose 8% to 40.7bn euros.", 'The firm said strong ... | [[-0.15936026 -0.64945894 0.13005574 ... 0.09386393 0.05927439
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Government figures have confirmed a widely reported slowdown of the UK's housing market in late 2004.
House prices were 11.8% higher on the year in the last quarter of 2004, down from 16.3% in the July-to-September quarter, the Land Registry said. The average house price in England and Wales was £182,920, down from £... | House prices were 11.8% higher on the year in the last quarter of 2004, down from 16.3% in the July-to-September quarter, the Land Registry said.The biggest annual gains were made in Wales, where house prices were up by 23% in the fourth quarter.After registering falls at the back end of 2004, Halifax said house prices... | business | [" Government figures have confirmed a widely reported slowdown of the UK's housing market in late 2004.", ' House prices were 11.8% higher on the year in the last quarter of 2004, down from 16.3% in the July-to-September quarter, the Land Registry said.', 'The average house price in England and Wales was £182,920, do... | [[-0.76974314 -0.49754393 0.40865716 ... 0.15035051 0.40250537
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President Bush has presented his 2006 budget, cutting domestic spending in a bid to lower a record deficit projected to peak at $427bn (£230bn) this year.
The $2.58 trillion (£1.38 trillion) budget submitted to Congress affects 150 domestic programmes from farming to the environment, education and health. But foreign... | President Bush has presented his 2006 budget, cutting domestic spending in a bid to lower a record deficit projected to peak at $427bn (£230bn) this year.Yet Mr Bush's proposed spending of $3bn on that project is well below his initial promise of $5bn.Military spending is also set to rise by 4.8%, to reach $419.3bn.The... | business | [' President Bush has presented his 2006 budget, cutting domestic spending in a bid to lower a record deficit projected to peak at $427bn (£230bn) this year.', ' The $2.58 trillion (£1.38 trillion) budget submitted to Congress affects 150 domestic programmes from farming to the environment, education and health.', 'Bu... | [[-0.69270426 -0.4919907 0.056417 ... 0.5708757 0.49500868
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Profits at Chinese computer firm Lenovo have stood still amid slowing demand at home and stiffening competition.
The firm is in the international spotlight after last year signing a deal to buy the PC division of personal computer pioneer IBM. Lenovo's profit for the three months to December was HK$327m (US$42m; £22m... | But Western firms such as Dell and Hewlett-Packard are also mounting a more solid fight for market share in China, and Lenovo's sales were down 3.7% by revenue to HK$6.31bn.The firm is in the international spotlight after last year signing a deal to buy the PC division of personal computer pioneer IBM.Lenovo's profit f... | business | [' Profits at Chinese computer firm Lenovo have stood still amid slowing demand at home and stiffening competition.', ' The firm is in the international spotlight after last year signing a deal to buy the PC division of personal computer pioneer IBM.', "Lenovo's profit for the three months to December was HK$327m (US$... | [[-0.6051536 -0.15022899 0.14411204 ... 0.2393205 0.82561076
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Shares in US phone company MCI have risen on speculation that it is in takeover talks.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Qwest has bid $6.3bn (£3.4bn) for MCI. Other firms have also expressed an interest in MCI, the second-largest US long-distance phone firm, and may now table rival bids, analysts sai... | Shares in US phone company MCI have risen on speculation that it is in takeover talks.The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Qwest has bid $6.3bn (£3.4bn) for MCI.Shares in MCI, which changed its name from Worldcom when it emerged from bankruptcy, were up 2.4% at $20.15.Competition has intensified and fixed-... | business | [' Shares in US phone company MCI have risen on speculation that it is in takeover talks.', ' The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Qwest has bid $6.3bn (£3.4bn) for MCI.', 'Other firms have also expressed an interest in MCI, the second-largest US long-distance phone firm, and may now table rival bids, ana... | [[ 0.0923037 -0.7010007 -0.3459181 ... -0.03652791 0.21594346
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BT has moved to pre-empt a possible break-up of its business by offering to cut wholesale broadband prices and open its network to rivals.
The move comes after telecom regulator Ofcom said in November that the firm must offer competitors "real equality of access to its phone lines". At the time, Ofcom offered BT the ... | "Central to the proposals are plans by BT to offer operators lower wholesale prices, faster broadband services and transparent, highly-regulated access to BT's local network," the former monopoly said in a statement."This is a reminder to Ofcom that as long as BT can change the dynamics of the whole broadband market at... | business | [' BT has moved to pre-empt a possible break-up of its business by offering to cut wholesale broadband prices and open its network to rivals.', ' The move comes after telecom regulator Ofcom said in November that the firm must offer competitors "real equality of access to its phone lines".', 'At the time, Ofcom offere... | [[-0.4185458 -0.18896535 -0.15768424 ... 0.5092044 0.20673737
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The US created fewer jobs than expected in January, but a fall in jobseekers pushed the unemployment rate to its lowest level in three years.
According to Labor Department figures, US firms added only 146,000 jobs in January. The gain in non-farm payrolls was below market expectations of 190,000 new jobs. Nevertheles... | The job gains mean that President Bush can celebrate - albeit by a very fine margin - a net growth in jobs in the US economy in his first term in office.Analysts said the growth in new jobs was not as strong as could be expected given the favourable economic conditions.The Labor Department also said it had revised down... | business | [' The US created fewer jobs than expected in January, but a fall in jobseekers pushed the unemployment rate to its lowest level in three years.', ' According to Labor Department figures, US firms added only 146,000 jobs in January.', 'The gain in non-farm payrolls was below market expectations of 190,000 new jobs.', ... | [[-0.40029317 -0.5403861 0.24661753 ... 0.553501 0.21502292
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News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a move into the video games market.
According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Peter Chernin said that News Corp is "kicking the tyres of pretty much all video games companies". Santa Monica-based Activison is s... | According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Peter Chernin said that News Corp is "kicking the tyres of pretty much all video games companies".Video games are "big business", the paper quoted Mr Chernin as saying.News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a ... | business | [' News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a move into the video games market.', ' According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Peter Chernin said that News Corp is "kicking the tyres of pretty much all video games companies".', 'Santa Monica-based Activ... | [[ 0.07012282 -0.08707932 0.0042754 ... 0.14879327 0.74552226
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The UK pension system has been branded inadequate and too complex by a leading retirement think-tank.
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) said replacing the state pension with a "citizen's pension" would help tackle inequality and complexity. The change would see pensions being calculated on length of residency in th... | The UK pension system has been branded inadequate and too complex by a leading retirement think-tank.The think tank's proposals were made in response to the recent publication of the Pensions Commission's initial report into UK retirement savings.The report added that a combination of higher taxes, higher savings and/o... | business | [' The UK pension system has been branded inadequate and too complex by a leading retirement think-tank.', ' The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) said replacing the state pension with a "citizen\'s pension" would help tackle inequality and complexity.', 'The change would see pensions being calculated on length of resid... | [[-0.83088523 -0.54084796 0.31069112 ... -0.5235194 0.67306244
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Singapore's economy grew by 8.1% in 2004, its best performance since 2000, figures from the trade ministry show.
The advance, the second-fastest in Asia after China, was led by growth of 13.1% in the key manufacturing sector. However, a slower-than-expected fourth quarter points to more modest growth for the trade-dr... | However, a slower-than-expected fourth quarter points to more modest growth for the trade-driven economy in 2005 as global technology demand falls back.The economy's poor performance in the July to September period followed four consecutive quarters of double-digit growth as Singapore bounced back strongly from the eff... | business | [" Singapore's economy grew by 8.1% in 2004, its best performance since 2000, figures from the trade ministry show.", ' The advance, the second-fastest in Asia after China, was led by growth of 13.1% in the key manufacturing sector.', 'However, a slower-than-expected fourth quarter points to more modest growth for the... | [[-0.337827 -0.8464223 0.5738645 ... 0.4046827 0.04779359
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Turkey is to relaunch its currency on Saturday, knocking six zeros off the lira in the hope of boosting trade and powering its growing economy.
The change will see the end of such dizzyingly-high denominations as five million lira - enough for a short taxi ride - and the 20m note, worth $15. These valuations were the... | "The transition to the new Turkish lira shows clearly that our economy has broken the vicious circle that it was imprisoned in for long years," said Sureyya Serdengecti, head of the Turkish Central Bank.The Turkish economy teetered on the brink of collapse in 2001 when the lira plunged in value and two million people l... | business | [' Turkey is to relaunch its currency on Saturday, knocking six zeros off the lira in the hope of boosting trade and powering its growing economy.', ' The change will see the end of such dizzyingly-high denominations as five million lira - enough for a short taxi ride - and the 20m note, worth $15.', 'These valuations... | [[ 0.43129194 -0.01268815 0.588122 ... 0.19460914 0.18307717
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South Korea will boost state spending next year in an effort to create jobs and kick start its sputtering economy.
It has earmarked 100 trillion won ($96bn) for the first six months of 2005, 60% of its total annual budget. The government's main problems are "slumping consumption and a contraction in the construction ... | "The focus will be on job creation and economic recovery, given that unfavourable domestic and global conditions are likely to dog the Korean economy in 2005," the ministry said."Given the economic spill over and employment effect in the construction sector, a sharp downturn in the construction industry could have othe... | business | [' South Korea will boost state spending next year in an effort to create jobs and kick start its sputtering economy.', ' It has earmarked 100 trillion won ($96bn) for the first six months of 2005, 60% of its total annual budget.', 'The government\'s main problems are "slumping consumption and a contraction in the con... | [[-0.33965814 0.31009176 0.46562654 ... 0.19649383 0.27722368
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Latin America's economy grew by 5.5% in 2004, its best performance since 1980, while exports registered their best performance in two decades.
The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said the region grew by 5.5% this year. The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) said regional ex... | The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said the region grew by 5.5% this year.ECLAC also said that the six largest Latin American economies (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela) grew by more than 3% for only the second time in 20 years.Latin America's economy gr... | business | [" Latin America's economy grew by 5.5% in 2004, its best performance since 1980, while exports registered their best performance in two decades.", " The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said the region grew by 5.5% this year.", 'The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) said re... | [[-0.16381821 -0.8793855 0.42501438 ... 0.13239448 0.13088039
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Indonesian, Indian and Hong Kong stock markets reached record highs.
Investors seemed to feel that some of the worst-affected areas were so under-developed that the tragedy would have little impact on Asia's listed firms. "Obviously with a lot of loss of life, a lot of time is needed to clean up the mess, bury the pe... | In the Maldives the cost of reconstruction could wipe out economic growth, according to a government spokesman."Our nation is in peril here," said Ahmed Shaheed, the chief government spokesman.Expectations of strong corporate earnings in 2005 drove the Indonesian stock exchange in Jakarta to a record high on Wednesday.... | business | [' Indonesian, Indian and Hong Kong stock markets reached record highs.', " Investors seemed to feel that some of the worst-affected areas were so under-developed that the tragedy would have little impact on Asia's listed firms.", '"Obviously with a lot of loss of life, a lot of time is needed to clean up the mess, bu... | [[-0.36584705 -0.76815856 0.6698931 ... 0.18802856 0.5645794
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The market, former British government minister Michael Heseltine once said, has no morality.
And indeed, stock exchange traders around Asia have wasted little time regretting the victims of this week's disaster. Stock markets in Indonesia and India have hit all-time highs this week; even in Sri Lanka, more comprehens... | Stock markets in Indonesia and India have hit all-time highs this week; even in Sri Lanka, more comprehensively affected, the main index has lost only 5% since the waves hit.Second, stock markets do not trade the sort of companies likely to have been damaged.The MSCI World share index, a measure of global stock market ... | business | [' The market, former British government minister Michael Heseltine once said, has no morality.', " And indeed, stock exchange traders around Asia have wasted little time regretting the victims of this week's disaster.", 'Stock markets in Indonesia and India have hit all-time highs this week; even in Sri Lanka, more c... | [[-0.7819246 -0.16929744 0.15645297 ... 0.06242467 0.96236056
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Shares in Europe's leading reinsurers and travel firms have fallen as the scale of the damage wrought by tsunamis across south Asia has become apparent.
More than 23,000 people have been killed following a massive underwater earthquake and many of the worst hit areas are popular tourist destinations. Reisurance firms... | The unfolding scale of the disaster in south Asia had little immediate impact on US shares, however.But the disaster has little impact on stock markets in the US and Asia.Shares in Munich Re and Swiss Re - the world's two biggest reinsurers - both fell 1.7% as the market speculated about the cost of rebuilding in Asia.... | business | [" Shares in Europe's leading reinsurers and travel firms have fallen as the scale of the damage wrought by tsunamis across south Asia has become apparent.", ' More than 23,000 people have been killed following a massive underwater earthquake and many of the worst hit areas are popular tourist destinations.', 'Reisura... | [[-0.34707585 -0.9587853 0.33610904 ... -0.16294333 0.6630615
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Investors who lost money following the split-capital investment trust scandal are to receive £194m compensation, the UK's financial watchdog has announced.
Eighteen investment firms involved in the sale of the investments agreed the compensation package with the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Splits were markete... | Eighteen investment firms involved in the sale of the investments agreed the compensation package with the Financial Services Authority (FSA).Investors in these two firms may now have to take any compensation claim to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the courts.Any investor accepting the compensation will have to wai... | business | [" Investors who lost money following the split-capital investment trust scandal are to receive £194m compensation, the UK's financial watchdog has announced.", ' Eighteen investment firms involved in the sale of the investments agreed the compensation package with the Financial Services Authority (FSA).', 'Splits wer... | [[-0.08105456 -0.72153735 0.7212685 ... 0.29467544 0.60038954
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European stock market Euronext has met with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) amid speculation that it may be ready to launch a cash bid.
Euronext chief Jean-Francois Theodore held talks with LSE boss Clara Furse the day after rival Deutsche Boerse put forward its own bid case. The German exchange said it had held "con... | European stock market Euronext has met with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) amid speculation that it may be ready to launch a cash bid.Euronext, so far, has given little away as to what sweeteners it will offer the LSE - Europe's biggest equity market - into a deal.Deutsche Boerse previously offered £1.3bn, which was r... | business | [' European stock market Euronext has met with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) amid speculation that it may be ready to launch a cash bid.', ' Euronext chief Jean-Francois Theodore held talks with LSE boss Clara Furse the day after rival Deutsche Boerse put forward its own bid case.', 'The German exchange said it had ... | [[ 0.09006223 -0.5740193 0.6296329 ... 0.32636225 -0.11758724
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The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan's shareholder transactions, the firm has said.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for information about transactions involving holders of 5% or more of the firm's shares. Marsh has said it is co-operating fully wit... | The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan's shareholder transactions, the firm has said.Marsh has said it is co-operating fully with the SEC investigation.Marsh is also the focus of an inquiry the New York attorney-general into whether insurers rigged the market.Since tha... | business | [" The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan's shareholder transactions, the firm has said.", " The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for information about transactions involving holders of 5% or more of the firm's shares.", 'Marsh has said it is co-operating ... | [[ 0.19981763 -0.83216655 -0.27942038 ... 0.38900593 0.4624126
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Other things being equal, the notion of entrepreneurs languishing in jail while their companies are sold off for a song ought to be bad for business.
But in the looking-glass world of modern Russia, the opposite might just be true, a new report* has argued. The study, from the Centre for Economic Policy Research, doe... | But it argues that more rigorous tax policing has benefited all Russian firms, even targets of the tax police.The calculations demonstrated what many Russian analysts already knew: that increasing the tax rate increases the amount that managers steal, since undeclared income becomes relatively more valuable.The net res... | business | [' Other things being equal, the notion of entrepreneurs languishing in jail while their companies are sold off for a song ought to be bad for business.', ' But in the looking-glass world of modern Russia, the opposite might just be true, a new report* has argued.', 'The study, from the Centre for Economic Policy Rese... | [[-0.311576 -0.2921926 0.26944488 ... -0.11534162 0.5459508
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The owner of the technology-dominated Nasdaq stock index plans to sell shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates.
According to a registration document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq Stock Market plans to raise $100m (£52m) from the sale. Some observers see this as anoth... | The owner of the technology-dominated Nasdaq stock index plans to sell shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates.The Nasdaq is made up shares in technology firms and other companies with high growth potential.Nasdaq will not make money from the sale, only investors who bought shares in the private ... | business | [' The owner of the technology-dominated Nasdaq stock index plans to sell shares to the public and list itself on the market it operates.', ' According to a registration document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nasdaq Stock Market plans to raise $100m (£52m) from the sale.', 'Some observers see this... | [[ 0.30876318 -0.36597818 0.19485661 ... 0.31239203 0.38365275
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Your child or grandchild may want the latest toy this Christmas, but how about giving them a present that will help their financial future?
Gifts of the financial variety might have a longer lasting impact. It may encourage children to save or start a fund which could count towards university costs, for example.
The... | Therefore, it may be preferable for parents to contribute to the Child Trust Fund which is tax free, with any gifts from relatives that take the total above the annual £1,200 limit being directed to a deposit account.As the Child Trust Fund will not be in force in time for Christmas, relatives could invest their gifts ... | business | [' Your child or grandchild may want the latest toy this Christmas, but how about giving them a present that will help their financial future?', ' Gifts of the financial variety might have a longer lasting impact.', 'It may encourage children to save or start a fund which could count towards university costs, for exam... | [[-0.2315773 0.06882515 0.7921051 ... -0.1253115 0.49030468
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China's national airline is to make its overseas stock market debut with a dual listing in London and Hong Kong, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has said.
Air China plans to raise $1bn (£514m) from the flotation. Share trading will begin on 15 December, the LSE said. For China's aviation authorities, the listing is p... | Merrill Lynch are sole bookrunners for Air China's flotation, which will take the form of a share placing with institutional investors in London, though retail investors may be able to buy Air China shares in Hong Kong."We are delighted that Air China has chosen London for its listing outside China," said LSE chief exe... | business | [" China's national airline is to make its overseas stock market debut with a dual listing in London and Hong Kong, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has said.", ' Air China plans to raise $1bn (£514m) from the flotation.', 'Share trading will begin on 15 December, the LSE said.', "For China's aviation authorities, the ... | [[-0.05581731 -0.2865256 0.4298863 ... 0.17733032 0.53716344
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Oil prices have fallen heavily for a second day, closing at three-month lows after news that US crude stocks have improved ahead of winter.
London Brent crude closed at $40.15 on Thursday - a drop of 5.1% - having dived below $40 a barrel for the first time since mid-September. US light crude traded in New York lost ... | Oil prices have fallen heavily for a second day, closing at three-month lows after news that US crude stocks have improved ahead of winter.The falls were triggered when the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday that US crude stocks were 3.5% higher than a year ago.However, some analysts believe the ... | business | [' Oil prices have fallen heavily for a second day, closing at three-month lows after news that US crude stocks have improved ahead of winter.', ' London Brent crude closed at $40.15 on Thursday - a drop of 5.1% - having dived below $40 a barrel for the first time since mid-September.', 'US light crude traded in New Y... | [[-0.34828168 -0.6064235 0.1993742 ... 0.22001879 0.28370833
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Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has said the club may consider seeking a full listing for its shares on the London Stock Exchange.
Speaking at the Soccerex football business forum in Dubai, he said a full listing was "one of the options" for funding after the club moves to its new stadium. The club - which is curren... | Speaking at the Soccerex football business forum in Dubai, he said a full listing was "one of the options" for funding after the club moves to its new stadium.Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has said the club may consider seeking a full listing for its shares on the London Stock Exchange.The club - which is currently ... | business | [' Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has said the club may consider seeking a full listing for its shares on the London Stock Exchange.', ' Speaking at the Soccerex football business forum in Dubai, he said a full listing was "one of the options" for funding after the club moves to its new stadium.', 'The club - which ... | [[ 0.35176826 -0.44044247 0.6525758 ... 0.3658636 0.05657075
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The Brazilian stock market has risen to a record high as investors display growing confidence in the durability of the country's economic recovery.
The main Bovespa index on the Sao Paolo Stock Exchange closed at 24,997 points on Friday, topping the previous record market close reached the previous day. The market's ... | Investors have praised his handling of the economy as foreign investment has risen, unemployment has fallen and inflation has been brought under control.The Brazilian stock market has risen to a record high as investors display growing confidence in the durability of the country's economic recovery.However, Mr da Silva... | business | [" The Brazilian stock market has risen to a record high as investors display growing confidence in the durability of the country's economic recovery.", ' The main Bovespa index on the Sao Paolo Stock Exchange closed at 24,997 points on Friday, topping the previous record market close reached the previous day.', "The ... | [[-0.31053415 -0.48156738 0.09998098 ... 0.4177723 0.19414015
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Rising oil prices and the sinking dollar hit shares on Monday after a finance ministers' meeting and stern words from Fed chief Alan Greenspan.
The London FTSE fell 0.8% while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 dropped 2.11%, its steepest fall in three months. G20 finance ministers said nothing about supporting the dollar, whose sli... | And Mr Greenspan warned Asian states could soon stop funding the US deficit.And Mr Greenspan said that could turn into a trend, if the fall of the dollar kept eating into the value of those investments.The slide comes as the US has been attempting to talk up the traditional "strong dollar" policy."It seems persuasive t... | business | [" Rising oil prices and the sinking dollar hit shares on Monday after a finance ministers' meeting and stern words from Fed chief Alan Greenspan.", " The London FTSE fell 0.8% while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 dropped 2.11%, its steepest fall in three months.", 'G20 finance ministers said nothing about supporting the dollar, ... | [[ 0.29765937 -0.7364909 0.09692585 ... 0.5332809 0.8203437
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Shares in Google have fallen 6.7% after employees and early investors in the web search took advantage of the first chance to sell their holdings.
Restrictions were imposed ahead of its flotation in August, to prevent shares being dumped quickly onto the market. In one of the most closely-watched initial public offer... | Google shares have risen since but fell $12.33 on Tuesday to close at $172.55.There were fears that the potential increase of shares in circulation from Tuesday would ease demand for stock.In one of the most closely-watched initial public offerings in stock market history, the US-based company sold 19.6 million shares ... | business | [' Shares in Google have fallen 6.7% after employees and early investors in the web search took advantage of the first chance to sell their holdings.', ' Restrictions were imposed ahead of its flotation in August, to prevent shares being dumped quickly onto the market.', 'In one of the most closely-watched initial pub... | [[ 0.01553441 -0.6712959 0.18537965 ... -0.12146905 0.15225431
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Germany's unemployment figure rose above the psychologically important level of five million last month.
On Wednesday, the German Federal Labour Agency said the jobless total had reached 5.037 million in January, which takes the jobless rate to 12.1%. "Yes, we have effectively more than five million people unemployed... | Germany's unemployment figure rose above the psychologically important level of five million last month."Yes, we have effectively more than five million people unemployed," a government minister said earlier on ZDF public television.On Wednesday, the German Federal Labour Agency said the jobless total had reached 5.037... | business | [" Germany's unemployment figure rose above the psychologically important level of five million last month.", ' On Wednesday, the German Federal Labour Agency said the jobless total had reached 5.037 million in January, which takes the jobless rate to 12.1%.', '"Yes, we have effectively more than five million people u... | [[-9.68829513e-01 -8.27863574e-01 -1.16604112e-01 ... -2.69367039e-01
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Shares in India's largest power producer, National Thermal Power Corp (NTPC) have risen 13% on their stock market debut.
The government's partial sell-off of NTPC is part of a controversial programme to privatise state-run firms. The 865 million share offer, a mix of new shares and sales by the government, raised 54b... | Shares in India's largest power producer, National Thermal Power Corp (NTPC) have risen 13% on their stock market debut."Power needs in India are set to rise and NTPC will benefit from that."NTPC has said it will use the money from the share sale to feed the growing needs of the country's energy-starved economy.Analyst... | business | [" Shares in India's largest power producer, National Thermal Power Corp (NTPC) have risen 13% on their stock market debut.", " The government's partial sell-off of NTPC is part of a controversial programme to privatise state-run firms.", 'The 865 million share offer, a mix of new shares and sales by the government, r... | [[ 0.06591096 -1.244687 0.17716843 ... 0.45367926 0.5232721
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Three years after a gruelling economic crisis, Turkey has dressed its economy to impress.
As part of a charm offensive - ahead of 17 December, when the European Union will decide whether to start entry talks - Turkey's economic leaders have been banging the drum to draw attention to recent achievements. The economy i... | If admitted into the EU, Turkey would contribute almost 6bn euros ($8bn; £6bn) to its budget by 2014, according to a recent impact study by the country's State Planning Organisation.Critics insist that much of the optimism about Turkey's economic roadmap has been over-egged - an argument amplified by a 134% rise in the... | business | [' Three years after a gruelling economic crisis, Turkey has dressed its economy to impress.', " As part of a charm offensive - ahead of 17 December, when the European Union will decide whether to start entry talks - Turkey's economic leaders have been banging the drum to draw attention to recent achievements.", 'The ... | [[-0.08925749 -0.46724638 -0.07776184 ... -0.24058492 0.24486513
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US phone company SBC Communications said it expects to cut around 12,800 jobs following its $16bn (£8.5bn) takeover of former parent AT&T.
SBC said 5,125 positions would go as a result of network efficiencies. Another 1,700 will go from its sales department, 3,400 from business operations and 2,600 across legal, adve... | US phone company SBC Communications said it expects to cut around 12,800 jobs following its $16bn (£8.5bn) takeover of former parent AT&T.SBC and AT&T said estimated cost savings of at least $2bn from 2008 were a main driver for the merger.SBC said 5,125 positions would go as a result of network efficiencies.SBC curren... | business | [' US phone company SBC Communications said it expects to cut around 12,800 jobs following its $16bn (£8.5bn) takeover of former parent AT&T. SBC said 5,125 positions would go as a result of network efficiencies.', 'Another 1,700 will go from its sales department, 3,400 from business operations and 2,600 across legal,... | [[ 0.26402983 -0.53151435 0.20128231 ... 0.1580456 0.4344036
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Deutsche Boerse bosses have held "constructive, professional and friendly" talks with the London Stock Exchange (LSE), its chief has said.
Werner Seifert met LSE chief executive Clara Furse amid rumours the German group may raise its bid to £1.5bn ($2.9bn) from its initial £1.3bn offer. However, rival suitor Euronext... | Deutsche Boerse bosses have held "constructive, professional and friendly" talks with the London Stock Exchange (LSE), its chief has said.But, Hans Reckers, a board member of Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, said that cash trading should also remain in Frankfurt, something Deutsche Boerse could move to the UK.Th... | business | [' Deutsche Boerse bosses have held "constructive, professional and friendly" talks with the London Stock Exchange (LSE), its chief has said.', ' Werner Seifert met LSE chief executive Clara Furse amid rumours the German group may raise its bid to £1.5bn ($2.9bn) from its initial £1.3bn offer.', 'However, rival suitor... | [[-0.08940268 -0.38297135 0.6205097 ... 0.7378052 0.5129947
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Shares in American Express surged more than 8% on Tuesday after it said it was to spin off its less profitable financial advisory subsidiary.
The US credit card to travel services giant said off-loading American Express Financial Advisors (AEFA) would boost its profitability. AEFA has more than 12,000 advisers sellin... | The US credit card to travel services giant said off-loading American Express Financial Advisors (AEFA) would boost its profitability.The unit was acquired by American Express 20 years ago as Investors Diversified Service, of Minneapolis, at a time when firms were amassing one-stop financial empires.Shares in American ... | business | [' Shares in American Express surged more than 8% on Tuesday after it said it was to spin off its less profitable financial advisory subsidiary.', ' The US credit card to travel services giant said off-loading American Express Financial Advisors (AEFA) would boost its profitability.', 'AEFA has more than 12,000 advise... | [[-0.04702501 -0.76938725 0.3102507 ... 0.56502056 0.5832153
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Life insurer Axa Sun Life has lowered annual bonus payouts for up to 50,000 with-profits investors.
Regular annual bonus rates on former Axa Equity & Law with-profits policies are to be cut from 2% to 1% for 2004. Axa blamed a poor stock market performance for the cut, adding that recent gains have not yet offset the... | Regular annual bonus rates on former Axa Equity & Law with-profits policies are to be cut from 2% to 1% for 2004.Axa blamed a poor stock market performance for the cut, adding that recent gains have not yet offset the market falls seen in 2001 and 2002.Axa cut payouts for the same investors last January."The stock mark... | business | [' Life insurer Axa Sun Life has lowered annual bonus payouts for up to 50,000 with-profits investors.', ' Regular annual bonus rates on former Axa Equity & Law with-profits policies are to be cut from 2% to 1% for 2004.', 'Axa blamed a poor stock market performance for the cut, adding that recent gains have not yet o... | [[-0.15514682 -0.93799603 0.15699218 ... 0.04246536 0.4491197
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The China Three Gorges Project Corp is refusing to obey a government order to stop construction of one of its giant dams, the Chinese state press has said.
The builder of the Three Gorges Dam is continuing work on the sister Xiluodu dam, said the Beijing News. The Xiluodu dam is one of 30 such large-scale constructio... | The China Three Gorges Project Corp is refusing to obey a government order to stop construction of one of its giant dams, the Chinese state press has said.The firm has also ignored orders to stop construction at two of its other projects - the Three Gorges Underground Power Plant and the Three Gorges Project Electrical... | business | [' The China Three Gorges Project Corp is refusing to obey a government order to stop construction of one of its giant dams, the Chinese state press has said.', ' The builder of the Three Gorges Dam is continuing work on the sister Xiluodu dam, said the Beijing News.', 'The Xiluodu dam is one of 30 such large-scale co... | [[ 0.36316735 0.03281329 0.18389946 ... 0.25350744 0.6773988
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Japanese shares have ended the year at their highest level since 13 July amidst hopes of an economic recovery during 2005.
The Nikkei index of leading shares gained 7.6% during the year to close at 11,488.76 points. In 2005 it "will rise toward 13,000", predicted Morgan Stanley equity strategist Naoki Kamiyama. The o... | Japanese shares have ended the year at their highest level since 13 July amidst hopes of an economic recovery during 2005.Earlier this month, the quarterly Tankan survey of Japanese manufacturers found that business confidence had weakened for the first time since March 2003.The Nikkei index of leading shares gained 7.... | business | [' Japanese shares have ended the year at their highest level since 13 July amidst hopes of an economic recovery during 2005.', ' The Nikkei index of leading shares gained 7.6% during the year to close at 11,488.76 points.', 'In 2005 it "will rise toward 13,000", predicted Morgan Stanley equity strategist Naoki Kamiya... | [[-0.30007926 -0.4628075 0.24290746 ... 0.03886617 0.372009
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Beyond the desperate security situation in Iraq lies an economy in tatters.
A vicious cycle of unemployment, poor social services and poverty has been made worse by a lack of investment. So there is much hope that an elected government will break the deadlock. "First rule of law, then the economy," says Radwan Hadi, ... | Blackwatch's Baghdad-based affiliate Falcon Group has dozens of people working for it across the country in Kirkuk and Baghdad, and its engineers and geo-scientists work with the Iraqi oil ministry to hammer out technology transfer issues, Mr Hadi points out.But the involvement of foreign firms in the health and bankin... | business | [' Beyond the desperate security situation in Iraq lies an economy in tatters.', ' A vicious cycle of unemployment, poor social services and poverty has been made worse by a lack of investment.', 'So there is much hope that an elected government will break the deadlock.', '"First rule of law, then the economy," says R... | [[-0.793427 -0.38980162 -0.20873024 ... -0.00791064 0.49730134
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Most EU countries have failed to put in place policies aimed at making Europe the world's most competitive economy by the end of the decade, a report says.
The study, undertaken by the European Commission, sought to assess how far the EU has moved towards meeting its economic targets. In 2000, EU leaders at a summit ... | But the Commission report says that, in most EU countries, the pace of economic reform has been too slow, and fulfilling the Lisbon ambitions will be difficult - if not impossible.Their economic targets became known as the Lisbon Agenda.In 2000, EU leaders at a summit in Lisbon pledged the European economy would outstr... | business | [" Most EU countries have failed to put in place policies aimed at making Europe the world's most competitive economy by the end of the decade, a report says.", ' The study, undertaken by the European Commission, sought to assess how far the EU has moved towards meeting its economic targets.', 'In 2000, EU leaders at ... | [[-0.4832799 -0.82620645 0.20171419 ... -0.6498754 0.42748827
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China's economy has expanded by a breakneck 9.5% during 2004, faster than predicted and well above 2003's 9.1%.
The news may mean more limits on investment and lending as Beijing tries to take the economy off the boil. China has sucked in raw materials and energy to feed its expansion, which could have knock-on effec... | And overall investment in fixed assets was still high, up 21.3% from the previous year - although some way off the peak of 43% seen in the first quarter of 2004.Despite the apparent rebalancing of the economy the overall growth picture remains strong, economists said.Growth in industrial output - the main target of gov... | business | [" China's economy has expanded by a breakneck 9.5% during 2004, faster than predicted and well above 2003's 9.1%.", ' The news may mean more limits on investment and lending as Beijing tries to take the economy off the boil.', 'China has sucked in raw materials and energy to feed its expansion, which could have knock... | [[-0.54531235 -0.9731989 0.4101727 ... 0.30182242 0.36787933
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In his twenties he battled tuberculosis for eight years, then went on to run his own clothing business before marrying in his late thirties. And the 101-year-old Torao Toshitsune has eaten raw fish pretty much every day throughout his life.
Mr Toshitsune is one of Japan's 23,000 centenarians - a club that is growing ... | Glen Wood, Vice President of Deutsche Securities Japan, asks; "Who's going to fund the pension fund for the next generation and indeed who are going to be the new Japanese worker?And when it comes to longevity, Japan, as a country, appears to be doing just that.In contrast to Japan - and of course the European Union - ... | business | [' In his twenties he battled tuberculosis for eight years, then went on to run his own clothing business before marrying in his late thirties.', 'And the 101-year-old Torao Toshitsune has eaten raw fish pretty much every day throughout his life.', " Mr Toshitsune is one of Japan's 23,000 centenarians - a club that is... | [[-0.05431538 -0.89197403 0.44220394 ... -0.3804306 -0.04186785
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US behemoth General Electric has posted an 18% jump in quarterly sales, and in profits, and declared itself "in great shape".
"We are benefiting from our growth initiatives and an excellent global economy," said GE's chief executive Jeff Immelt. GE is the US' biggest firm based on stock market valuation. GE's net pro... | GE said orders in the fourth quarter were 15% higher than in the same period of 2003, "with growth across the board"."In the fourth quarter, nine of our 11 businesses delivered at least double-digit earnings growth," said Mr Immelt.Last year, GE bought Vivendi Universal, merging it with NBC to form NBC Universal.The ma... | business | [' US behemoth General Electric has posted an 18% jump in quarterly sales, and in profits, and declared itself "in great shape".', ' "We are benefiting from our growth initiatives and an excellent global economy," said GE\'s chief executive Jeff Immelt.', "GE is the US' biggest firm based on stock market valuation.", ... | [[ 0.16069485 -0.7311104 -0.0381727 ... 0.3322698 0.6037725
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The UK manufacturing sector will continue to face "serious challenges" over the next two years, the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has said.
The group's quarterly survey of companies found exports had picked up in the last three months of 2004 to their best levels in eight years. The rise came despite exchange rat... | "Despite some positive news for the export sector, there are worrying signs for manufacturing," the BCC said.The BCC found confidence increased in the quarter across both the manufacturing and service sectors although overall it failed to reach the levels at the start of 2004.The outlook for the service sector was "unc... | business | [' The UK manufacturing sector will continue to face "serious challenges" over the next two years, the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has said.', " The group's quarterly survey of companies found exports had picked up in the last three months of 2004 to their best levels in eight years.", 'The rise came despite exc... | [[-0.0726129 -0.23484749 1.04615 ... -0.17038748 -0.04204832
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The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold again at 4.75%, in a widely-predicted move.
Rates went up five times from November 2003 - as the bank sought to cool the housing market and consumer debt - but have remained unchanged since August. Recent data has indicated a slowdown in manufacturing and consumer s... | CBI chief economist Ian McCafferty said the economy had "slowed in recent months in response to rate rises" but that it was difficult to gauge from the Christmas period the likely pace of activity through the summer.Manufacturers' organisation, the EEF, said it expected the hold in interest rates to continue in the nea... | business | [' The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold again at 4.75%, in a widely-predicted move.', ' Rates went up five times from November 2003 - as the bank sought to cool the housing market and consumer debt - but have remained unchanged since August.', 'Recent data has indicated a slowdown in manufacturing and c... | [[-0.28674915 -1.0814683 0.9594011 ... 0.04604428 0.71935135
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US tobacco companies have welcomed an appeal court's decision to reject the government's $280bn (£155bn) claim for alleged deceit about smoking dangers.
Tobacco stocks rose sharply on Wall Street after the 2-1 decision. The court in Washington found the case - filed by the Clinton administration in 1999 - could not b... | Anti-smoking groups urge the government to fight on, but the Justice Department has not said if it will appeal.Charles A Blixt, executive vice-president of RJ Reynolds Tobacco, said the ruling "dramatically transforms" the government's lawsuit.US tobacco companies have welcomed an appeal court's decision to reject the ... | business | [" US tobacco companies have welcomed an appeal court's decision to reject the government's $280bn (£155bn) claim for alleged deceit about smoking dangers.", ' Tobacco stocks rose sharply on Wall Street after the 2-1 decision.', 'The court in Washington found the case - filed by the Clinton administration in 1999 - co... | [[ 0.3083115 -0.29143703 -0.17860161 ... 0.73744076 0.7879364
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The US created fewer jobs than expected in December, but analysts said that the dip in hiring was not enough to derail the world's biggest economy.
According to Labor Department figures, 157,000 new jobs were added last month. That took 2004's total to 2.2 million, the best showing in five years. Job creation was one... | Job creation was one of last year's main concerns for the US economy.Job creation was one of last year's main concerns for the US economy, and proved to be a main topic of debate in the US presidential election.The US created fewer jobs than expected in December, but analysts said that the dip in hiring was not enough ... | business | [" The US created fewer jobs than expected in December, but analysts said that the dip in hiring was not enough to derail the world's biggest economy.", ' According to Labor Department figures, 157,000 new jobs were added last month.', "That took 2004's total to 2.2 million, the best showing in five years.", "Job crea... | [[-0.5427746 -0.6574411 -0.0668479 ... 0.76065594 0.67310953
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Malcolm Glazer has made a fresh approach to buy Manchester United, which could lead to a bid valuing the Premiership club at £800m.
The US tycoon, who has been wooing the club for the last 12 months, has approached the United board with "detailed proposals", it has confirmed. Mr Glazer, who owns the Tampa Bay Buccane... | Malcolm Glazer has made a fresh approach to buy Manchester United, which could lead to a bid valuing the Premiership club at £800m."The campaign against this proposed takeover will continue as it has done since Glazer first showed interest in the club."The US tycoon, who has been wooing the club for the last 12 months,... | business | [' Malcolm Glazer has made a fresh approach to buy Manchester United, which could lead to a bid valuing the Premiership club at £800m. The US tycoon, who has been wooing the club for the last 12 months, has approached the United board with "detailed proposals", it has confirmed.', 'Mr Glazer, who owns the Tampa Bay Bu... | [[ 1.3291833e-01 -4.4753200e-01 2.9799193e-01 ... -1.8604057e-01
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The US stock market has closed higher in response to George W Bush's victory in the presidential elections.
The benchmark Dow Jones share index closed more than 1% higher at 10,137, while the Nasdaq rose 0.9% to 2,004. Many investors believe that Mr Bush's policies are more business-friendly than those of his Democra... | Senator Kerry attacked President Bush's economic record during his campaign, hammering home the fact that a net 800,000 jobs were lost during his term in office.The US stock market has closed higher in response to George W Bush's victory in the presidential elections.The higher share prices also reflect relief that a c... | business | [" The US stock market has closed higher in response to George W Bush's victory in the presidential elections.", ' The benchmark Dow Jones share index closed more than 1% higher at 10,137, while the Nasdaq rose 0.9% to 2,004.', "Many investors believe that Mr Bush's policies are more business-friendly than those of hi... | [[-0.19544923 -0.65012586 -0.16053596 ... -0.17210011 0.13791716
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Business confidence among Japanese manufacturers has weakened for the first time since March 2003, the quarterly Tankan survey has found.
Slower economic growth, rising oil prices, a stronger yen and weaker exports were blamed for the fall. December's confidence level was below that seen in September, the Bank of Jap... | Business confidence among Japanese manufacturers has weakened for the first time since March 2003, the quarterly Tankan survey has found."The economy is at a pause but unlikely to fall", the economy minister said.In the Bank of Japan's December survey, the balance of big manufacturers saying business conditions are bet... | business | [' Business confidence among Japanese manufacturers has weakened for the first time since March 2003, the quarterly Tankan survey has found.', ' Slower economic growth, rising oil prices, a stronger yen and weaker exports were blamed for the fall.', "December's confidence level was below that seen in September, the Ba... | [[-0.78934014 -0.8887106 0.16881438 ... 0.2407409 0.78655916
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Millions of the world's poorest textile trade workers will lose their jobs under new trade rules to be introduced in the new year, a charity has warned.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to end its Multi-Fibre Agreement (MFA) on midnight of 31 December. Christian Aid condemned the move, saying it would see almost... | The WTO said that many developing countries support the end of quotas and stressed that funding was available to countries such as Bangladesh to help them make the transition to a fully liberalised market."The losers in this new trade landscape will be some of the most vulnerable workers in countries such as Bangladesh... | business | [" Millions of the world's poorest textile trade workers will lose their jobs under new trade rules to be introduced in the new year, a charity has warned.", ' The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to end its Multi-Fibre Agreement (MFA) on midnight of 31 December.', 'Christian Aid condemned the move, saying it would s... | [[ 0.13416485 -0.59896916 0.8129753 ... -0.24315943 -0.13171673
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ABN Amro, the Netherlands' largest bank, is to cut 2,850 jobs as a result of falling profits.
The cuts - amounting to 3% of the bank's workforce - will result in a one-off charge of 790m euros ($1.1bn). About 1,100 jobs will go in investment banking while 1,200 and 550 will go in IT and human resources respectively. ... | ABN Amro, the Netherlands' largest bank, is to cut 2,850 jobs as a result of falling profits.ABN Amro is the third large European bank to announce cutbacks in the past month following Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse Group.Deutsche Bank said earlier this month it would reduce its German workforce by 1,920 while as many ... | business | [" ABN Amro, the Netherlands' largest bank, is to cut 2,850 jobs as a result of falling profits.", " The cuts - amounting to 3% of the bank's workforce - will result in a one-off charge of 790m euros ($1.1bn).", 'About 1,100 jobs will go in investment banking while 1,200 and 550 will go in IT and human resources respe... | [[-0.27491492 -0.72778845 -0.17113768 ... 0.34515437 0.95147085
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US mortgage company Fannie Mae should restate its earnings, a move that is likely to put a billion-dollar dent in its accounts, watchdogs have said.
The Securities & Exchange Commission accused Fannie Mae of using techniques that "did not comply in material respects" with accounting standards. Fannie Mae last month w... | US mortgage company Fannie Mae should restate its earnings, a move that is likely to put a billion-dollar dent in its accounts, watchdogs have said.The SEC's comments are likely to increase pressure on Congress to strengthen supervision of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.The other main US mortgage firm Freddie Mac restated ... | business | [' US mortgage company Fannie Mae should restate its earnings, a move that is likely to put a billion-dollar dent in its accounts, watchdogs have said.', ' The Securities & Exchange Commission accused Fannie Mae of using techniques that "did not comply in material respects" with accounting standards.', 'Fannie Mae las... | [[ 0.09878879 -0.25157934 0.08903504 ... 0.1281667 0.28021035
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Yukos has said a US bankruptcy court will decide whether to block Russia's impending auction of its main production arm on Thursday.
The Russian oil firm has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US in an attempt to halt the forced sale. However, Judge Letitia Clark said the hearing would continue on Thursday when a... | Yukos has said a US bankruptcy court will decide whether to block Russia's impending auction of its main production arm on Thursday.Filing for bankruptcy protection in the US was "a last resort to preserve the rights of our shareholders, employees and customers," said Yukos chief executive Steven Theede.Russian prosecu... | business | [" Yukos has said a US bankruptcy court will decide whether to block Russia's impending auction of its main production arm on Thursday.", ' The Russian oil firm has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US in an attempt to halt the forced sale.', 'However, Judge Letitia Clark said the hearing would continue on Thursd... | [[-0.25283566 -0.6443135 0.41037056 ... -0.03932153 0.58338404
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Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has agreed to buy medical technology firm Guidant for $25.4bn (£13bn).
Guidant is a key producer of equipment that combats heart problems such as implant defibrillators and pacemakers. Analysts said that the deal is aimed at offsetting Johnson & Johnson's reliance on a slowing d... | The move by Johnson & Johnson has been widely expected and the firm will pay $76 for each Guidant share, 6% more than Wednesday's closing price.Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has agreed to buy medical technology firm Guidant for $25.4bn (£13bn).Analysts said that the deal is aimed at offsetting Johnson & Johnso... | business | [' Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has agreed to buy medical technology firm Guidant for $25.4bn (£13bn).', ' Guidant is a key producer of equipment that combats heart problems such as implant defibrillators and pacemakers.', "Analysts said that the deal is aimed at offsetting Johnson & Johnson's reliance on a ... | [[-0.43349642 -0.329737 0.61585206 ... 0.2006136 0.80384207
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